NEWS UPDATES
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A FIRST LOOK AT OUR NEW PHONO STAGE
- Time for a sneak peek at our new phono stage design. It's been quite a few years since we have offered an RIAA kit. Our last phono was the Reveille which, while a bargain in comparative terms was still expensive. In the past we haven't designed to a price-point, but this time around we wanted to keep it affordable considering the current economic conditions. So we've done our homework, tested many different configurations and endured many extended listening sessions to achieve the resulting design.... which we are quite pleased with!
- Our new phono stage sports many great features: it's compact and easy to assemble. It has a very accurate riaa response, it's low noise and provides adjustable gain (45 to 64dB) for both mc and mm cartridges.
- The input stage utilizies the highly acclaimed Linear Technology LT1115 which is an ultra-low noise, wide bandwidth, very low distortion amplifier biased into class-A operation. We've found the LT1115 to possess a very natural and quick sound --- and once allowed to warmup, it even exhibits tube-like qualities. For the output stage we've once again employed our very versatile CATO vacuum tube module providing a low impedance high-current ouput capable of delivering exceptional dynamics and great bass!
- Our phono stage kit will include selectable cartridge loading, hand-matched components in the RIAA network, onboard voltage regulation and feature our typical 1% metal film resistors and ultra-low impedance electrolytic caps bypassed with quality films. The components mount on a 4-layer silkscreened printed circuit board featuring a ground plane and solder mask. But best of all is the price with two channels and the power supply all for $375.00! We'll most likely be ready to accept orders by next weekend and the webpage with complete details posted in the following days so please check back next week for more info.
- Our new phonostage kit is nearing completion. At this time we are fine tuning the RIAA network and hope to release the kit within the next few weeks. We think you'll find this new design very affordable, which we know is important given the current economic conditions. This is a high gain phonostage for low-to-medium output moving coil cartridges. Estimated street price for two channels and a power supply is $375.00!
- The much anticipated release of our re-designed Remote Controlled Stepped Attenuator kit is on the horizon. Yeah, Yeah, I know... it's been a long time coming. This new design will include features like a dual display for visual indication of channel balance, more steps and increased attenuation over the previous version and fewer parts for easier assembly and improved reliability. Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to hear about its upcoming release.
- Assembly manuals of past products are now available for purchase. Always wanted a Moondog 2A3 or DRD 45 amp but never got around to ordering one? Well now you can purchase the complete assembly manual for many of our collectable designs. Each manual includes the parts list, schematics and step-by-step assembly instructions including color-coded CAD drawings.
- We're always adding new items to our closeout page so be sure to bookmark it and visit often so you don't miss out on a great deal!
